After winning the toss, New Zealand chose to bat first in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. As a result, they managed to set a competitive total of 239/7 in 49 overs, giving India a challenging chase.

New Zealand’s Batting Performance

• Will Young (15 off 23) had a slow start, and eventually, Varun Chakaravarthy trapped him lbw.
• Rachin Ravindra (37 off 29) played a brisk knock, hitting 4 fours and a six. However, Kuldeep Yadav dismissed him soon after.
• Kane Williamson (11 off 14) couldn’t settle in, and consequently, Kuldeep Yadav took a return catch to dismiss him.
• Daryl Mitchell (63 off 101) held the innings together, but later, Mohammed Shami dismissed him.
• Tom Latham (14 off 30) struggled to score freely, and as a result, Ravindra Jadeja trapped him lbw.
• Glenn Phillips (34 off 52) made a useful contribution. Unfortunately, Varun Chakaravarthy bowled him before he could accelerate further.
• Michael Bracewell (42* off 35) remained unbeaten, striking 5 fours and 2 sixes in a crucial cameo, ensuring a competitive finish.
• Mitchell Santner (8 off 10) attempted a quick run but fell short as Virat Kohli and KL Rahul combined for a run-out in the final over.

India’s Bowling Performance

• Mohammed Shami: 8-0-63-1 (Economy: 7.90)
• Hardik Pandya: 3-0-30-0 (Economy: 10.00)
• Varun Chakaravarthy: 10-0-45-2 (Economy: 4.50)
• Kuldeep Yadav: 10-0-40-2 (Economy: 4.00)
• Axar Patel: 8-0-29-0 (Economy: 3.60)
• Ravindra Jadeja: 10-0-30-1 (Economy: 3.00)

Key Moments & Match Summary

New Zealand faced early setbacks, losing three wickets inside the first 13 overs. Nevertheless, Daryl Mitchell’s steady knock and Michael Bracewell’s late acceleration helped them put up a respectable total of 239/7.

Meanwhile, India will now look to chase this target on a batting-friendly pitch. Therefore, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill are set to lead the innings. If they get off to a solid start, India will have a strong chance to lift the trophy.

Match Details

• Match: India vs New Zealand, Final, ICC Champions Trophy 2025
• Date: Sunday, March 09, 2025
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
• Toss: New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first
• Umpires: Paul Reiffel, Richard Illingworth
• Third Umpire: Joel Wilson
• Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle